An alternative to ECT is , which is a relatively new treatment that involves an electromagnetic coil being placed on a person's scalp

Atypical antipsychotics are favoured over first-generation antipsychotics because:

a) They are less costly b) They can be administered in long-acting forms c) They impact both the positive and negative symptoms of schizophrenia equally d) They are less likely to cause side effects

People scoring above 140 on IQ tests

a. make up less than one-half of one percent of the population. b. would not be considered gifted unless they were also exceptionally creative. c. will usually "fizzle out" as adults. d. will be more likely to drop out of college and be unemployed.